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³ÉÈË´óƬ statement on a First Nations Voice

Kaurna Learning Circle

The role of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is to advance learning and knowledge.Ìý The University is committed to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech. These things make our campuses and our publications important places for the free exchange of ideas and for the debates that keep our democracy vibrant, healthy, and fair.

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Illegal macaque trade could spark the next pandemic

A photo of a macaque

The illegal trading of macaques for research purposes could be increasing the chance of further pandemics, according to a new study by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.

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Deconstructing psychopathic personality stereotypes

Research Tuesdays - June

In this latest Research Tuesdays event, Psychopathy’s Upside, ³ÉÈË´óƬ psychology researchers Kevin Dutton and Elaine Fox will explore psychology stereotypes – challenging psychopathy misconceptions and sharing insight into the nuances of optimism and pessimism.

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More realistic hospital experience for medical students

Photo of a person using Sunrise EMR

Medical students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ will graduate with a better knowledge of how to use the electronic patient record system that’s in place in hospitals around South Australia.

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Recycling marine plastics to save wildlife

Hawksbill turtle. Image: David Harasti, Parks Australia

Protecting turtles from marine debris strewn across the Northern Territory coastline and recycling plastic pollution is the focus of a new ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led project.

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Strategy embeds sustainability across University

Students at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus

The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has launched its Sustainability Strategy 2030 – Here for GoodÌýwhich reaffirms its commitment to providing sustainable and socially responsible solutions that benefit ecosystems, governments, industries and communities.

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Forgotten migrants were critical to the building of Australia

Port Augusta Railway Workers Huts

Personal accounts of migrants’ stories from their time in South Australian work camps could help researchers begin to construct a much fuller account of this important, yet overlooked, period of Australian history.

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Fellowships super-charge esteemed scientists

Australian Academy of Science Fellows

Professors Zaiping Guo and Shizhang Qiao from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s School of Chemical Engineering have been inducted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of their ground-breaking research. Professor Guo has been recognised for her work improving the efficiency of batteries, and Professor Qiao for his research in functional materials for new energy technologies.

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Kangaroo Island wildlife key to beverage fermentation

Bee bacteria

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have discovered new species of lactic acid bacteria on Kangaroo Island that could be used in the fermentation of wine, ciders and sour beers.

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